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We focus on coaching individuals with gut issues, inflammation, weight gain and more! Health/Beauty

03/14/2026

🥧 Happy Pi Day! 3.14 💚

Today we celebrate circles…
So let’s talk about a different kind of cycle:

The blood sugar cycle.

Sugar spike.
Energy crash.
Cravings.
Repeat.

That’s a cycle we don’t want on repeat.

At No Shoes Nutrition, we’re all about balancing the equation:

Protein + Fiber + Healthy Fats =
Steady energy + Fewer cravings + Clearer focus

So if you’re enjoying a slice of pie today (because life is meant to be enjoyed 😉), try this:

✔️ Pair it with protein
✔️ Eat it after a balanced meal
✔️ Slow down and savour it

Because health isn’t about eliminating joy.
It’s about supporting your body while you enjoy it.

Today’s reminder:
Balance > restriction.
Strategy > extremes.
Math still matters.

Happy Pi Day—may your energy be steady and your circles well balanced.

03/12/2026

Chocolate Matcha Chia Seed Pudding.. do I need to say anything more? Green tea has high levels of catechins and caffeine which can gently nudge our energy metabolism. Is it a miracle fat burner? No. Can it contribute to a healthier diet with benefits? Absolutely!

Find out more at our cooking class Kickstart the Burn: Turn Up the Heat with Thermogenic Foods.

Sunday, March 15th 11-2pm.
416 Park Avenue SW, Calgary

Tickets on Eventbrite
https://tinyurl.com/mryu79mj

03/10/2026

No Shoes Nutrition is heating things up this month!!
🌶️ Capsaicin = gentle metabolic boost

Thermogenic foods increase heat production in the body — which can slightly increase calorie burn, improve circulation, and reduce cravings when used consistently.

Chili peppers:
• May support fat oxidation
• Help curb appetite
• Improve blood flow
• Add flavor without sugar

This isn’t about extremes.
It’s about small, powerful upgrades to your everyday meals.

Ready to cook smarter, not harder? Come out to our cooking class on March 15th from 11-2pm!🔥
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kickstart-the-burn-turn-up-the-heat-with-thermogenic-foods-tickets-1979259188513

03/09/2026

Feeling like your metabolism has changed after 40?

More tired.
Harder to lose weight.
Muscle tone shifting.
Energy not as steady as it used to be.

You’re not imagining it — and you’re not broken.

Hormones shift. Muscle mass naturally declines. Stress and sleep play a bigger role than they used to.

But here’s the good news:

You don’t need extreme dieting.
You don’t need hours of cardio.
And you definitely don’t need to punish your body.

You need strategy.

In our latest blog, “How to Boost Your Metabolism After 40,” we break down:

🔥 Why metabolism changes
🔥 The role of muscle and protein
🔥 How blood sugar impacts energy
🔥 The truth about thermogenic foods
🔥 Simple, sustainable habits that work

If you’re over 40 (or approaching it 👀), this one is for you.

Head to 👉 www.noshoesnutrition.com/blog

Read it.
And leave us a comment — what’s been the biggest shift you’ve noticed in your energy or metabolism?

Let’s normalize this conversation and support each other. 💚🔥

03/08/2026

✨ Happy International Women’s Day ✨

Today we celebrate strength.
Resilience.
Leadership.
Growth.

But I also want to celebrate something quieter — the women who are learning to listen to their bodies.

The woman who is balancing hormones.
The woman who is rebuilding her gut.
The woman who is navigating menopause.
The woman who is choosing nourishment over punishment.

Because when a woman understands her body, she leads differently.

She makes decisions from steadiness instead of survival mode.
She shows up with clarity instead of brain fog.
She builds energy instead of burning out.

At No Shoes Nutrition, we believe supporting women’s health is more than meal plans and recipes — it’s empowerment.

When blood sugar is balanced, confidence rises.
When inflammation lowers, resilience builds.
When the gut is supported, mood steadies.

Health is not separate from leadership.
It is the foundation of it.

Today we celebrate every woman who is learning, growing, healing, and stepping forward — in business, at home, in community, and within herself.

You are powerful.
You are capable.
And your health matters.

With gratitude for every woman walking this path. 💛

03/05/2026

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that getting healthy had to feel extreme.

Cut everything.
Push harder.
Eat less.
Do more.
Be stricter.

But here’s the truth:

Your body doesn’t thrive under punishment.
It thrives under support.

Healthy can look like:
✨ Balancing blood sugar instead of skipping meals
✨ Adding protein and fibre instead of slashing calories
✨ Using warming spices instead of chasing quick fixes
✨ Supporting your metabolism instead of fighting it

This month we’re talking about thermogenic foods — gentle ways to support circulation, digestion, and steady energy through flavour-packed ingredients like ginger, chili, cinnamon, and green tea.

Not extreme.
Not punishing.
Just strategic. Sustainable. Smart.

Because when you work with your body instead of against it, cravings soften, energy steadies, and progress feels possible.

Healthy doesn’t mean harsh.
It means supported.

And you deserve that.

03/03/2026

🔥 Turn Up the Heat: GINGER

Why add thermogenic foods to your cooking?

Because they gently support your metabolism, help stabilize blood sugar, improve circulation, and enhance digestion — all of which impact energy, cravings, and even mood.

Ginger in particular:
• Supports digestion (hello, less bloating)
• Improves circulation
• Helps regulate blood sugar
• Adds warmth without relying on caffeine

It’s like a warm hug for your metabolism.

Simple add-ins:
• Grate into salad dressings
• Add to tea
• Toss into stir fries
• Blend into smoothies

Want to learn how to use these strategically (and deliciously)?
👉 Join us March 15 for a Thermogenic foods cooking class!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kickstart-the-burn-turn-up-the-heat-with-thermogenic-foods-tickets-1979259188513

03/02/2026

✨ Women are not small men. ✨

If you’ve tried intermittent fasting and ended up feeling exhausted, anxious, wired at night, or stuck with stubborn weight gain… it may not be that fasting “doesn’t work.”

It may be that you’re doing it the way it was designed for men.

Fasting can absolutely support:
✔️ Insulin sensitivity
✔️ Fat metabolism
✔️ Reduced inflammation
✔️ Metabolic flexibility

But for women — especially in perimenopause and menopause — it must be hormone-smart.

In my newest blog, I break down:
🌿 How fasting affects cortisol and thyroid function
🌿 Why cycling your fast matters
🌿 When NOT to extend your fasting window
🌿 How to protect muscle and support your hormones
🌿 What Megan Ramos and Dr. Mindy Pelz both teach about fasting for women

Fasting is a tool — not a punishment.
When done strategically, it can support your hormones. When done aggressively, it can disrupt them.

If you’re a woman over 40 navigating weight gain, sleep changes, or blood sugar swings… this one is for you.

🔗 Read the full blog at www.noshoesnutrition.com/blog

And if you’re ready for a guided, hormone-aware approach, our Gut-Hormone Program was built exactly for this season of life.

Because the path to health is paved with good intestines… and smart hormones 💚

02/28/2026

Kick it in March 2026 - From No Shoes Nutrition - https://mailchi.mp/eaa5b6062d92/summer-is-here-from-no-shoes-nutrition-14770107

02/27/2026

✨ I’m speaking at TWEN 2026. ✨

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be taking the stage at The Women Empowerment Network (TWEN) 2026—a powerful gathering where health, wealth, and leadership come together to ignite real transformation.

And I’ll be speaking on something that changes everything:

🔥 Gut-Driven Greatness: The Gut-Brain Secret Every Woman Should Know

Because here’s the truth —
Confidence. Clarity. Energy. Resilience.
They don’t just start in your mindset.

They start in your gut.

When inflammation is high, blood sugar is unstable, and the microbiome is out of balance, leadership feels harder. Focus feels foggy. Confidence feels fragile.

But when your gut is supported?
✨ Energy steadies
✨ Mood stabilizes
✨ Mental clarity sharpens
✨ You show up differently

TWEN is more than a conference—it's a room full of women choosing growth, courage, and connection. I am honoured to be part of that conversation.

If you’re attending, I would love to connect with you there.
And if you’ve been looking for a space that supports your health and your ambition—this is it.

Let’s elevate together. 💛
Get Your Tickets Now! - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/twen-health-wealth-leadership-conference-2026-tickets-1707875855659?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

02/25/2026

🎥✨ New Vodcast Alert! ✨🎥

Ever have a moment where you just can’t find a word and immediately worry, “Is this dementia?” 😬 You’re NOT alone — and the answer might be more empowering than you think!

In my latest No Shoes Real Talk convo with neuroscientist Dr. Linda Andersen, we dive into:

🧠 What normal brain aging really looks like
🌟 How your brain keeps adapting at any age
🏃‍♀️ Why exercise + challenge = brain superfood
🧩 The truth about puzzles, devices & memory
🍽️ How gut health + nutrition shape your brain
📍 Practical tips you can start today

This one is full of aha moments and uplifting clarity — especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by brain health info or worried about memory changes.

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/LGNn_KVTs48

Tell me in the comments what surprised you the most! 💬
And if you learned something new, LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 to the channel for more gut-brain wisdom! 💛

02/23/2026

✨ Your breakfast sets the tone for your brain. ✨

If you’re feeling foggy, cranky, or reaching for caffeine by 10 a.m., your first meal of the day might be working against you.

Refined carbs and sugary breakfasts can spike blood sugar — and what goes up must come down. That crash? It shows up as fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and cravings.

But here’s the good news:
The right breakfast can support:

✔️ Balanced blood sugar
✔️ Steady energy
✔️ Better focus
✔️ Improved mood
✔️ A healthier gut microbiome

In Roxane's newest blog, she share two delicious, science-backed recipes designed to support the gut-brain connection — including a cozy Chocolate Chai Overnight Oats and a Fresh Herb Green Shakshuka packed with protein, fibre, omega-3s, and brain-loving nutrients.

Because your mood isn’t random.
It’s connected to your gut, your blood sugar, and the nutrients you give your body.

Start your day in a way that supports your hormones, brain, and energy — not fights them.

🔗 Read the full blog at www.noshoesnutrition.com/blog

And if you’re ready to take your gut health and energy to the next level, our Gut-Hormone Program is open for this spring 💚

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No Shoes Nutrition was started in 2017 by Megan Barefoot to help busy professional women who struggle with stubborn weight. They are frustrated and feel drained from the constant pursuit of health. Megan too was in this boat! She has found a formula for success for herself that she loves to share with women who are tired of being told to eat less and exercise more! Megan works with women to help them come to the realization that there is more to this than what they have been told in the past and that getting the support to make specific changes can make ALL the difference!! Call Megan now for a Free Consultation!